political parties

Question 1

What are the core values of the Conservative Party?

Answer 1

Free-market economics.
National sovereignty.
Law and order.
Support for traditional institutions like the monarchy.

Question 2

What are the core values of the Labour Party?

Answer 2

Social equality.
Workers’ rights.
Public ownership of key services.
Progressive taxation

Question 3

What are the core values of the Liberal Democrats?
A:

Answer 3

Individual rights and freedoms.
Electoral reform (e.g., proportional representation).
Environmental sustainability.
Decentralization of power.

Question 4

What are the key functions of political parties?

Question 5

What types of party systems are present in the UK?

Answer 5

Two-party system: Dominated by Conservatives and Labour at Westminster.
Multi-party system: Found in devolved governments (e.g., SNP in Scotland, Plaid Cymru in Wales).

Question 6

Name significant minor and regional parties in UK politics and their focusk

Answer 6

Scottish National Party (SNP): Independence for Scotland.
Plaid Cymru: Welsh interests and autonomy.
Green Party: Environmental issues and social justice.
UKIP (Reform UK): Brexit and national sovereignty.
DUP: Unionist values in Northern Ireland.